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Vauxhall Nova MOT Results

73.4% pass rate
from 613 tests in 2020
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Nova is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.98% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.98% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.98% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.98% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.65% fail on Main beam tell-tale (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.65% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.65% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.33% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.16% fail on Servos
    • 0.49% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.33% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.33% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.33% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.33% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (30 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.16% fail on Servos
  • 8.8% fail on Suspension
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 0.82% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.65% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.16% fail on Mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.98% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.49% fail on Hose
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.65% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.49% fail on Seats
      • 0.49% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Body condition
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.16% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.16% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.82% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.1% fail on Tyres
    • 0.65% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.33% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates